Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLE and GLS Models for Rear Window Trim Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE and GLS models because rear door window trim bars may detach, creating a road hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect where trim bars may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash or injury, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLS 450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE 53, 2020-2021 GLE 580, GLS 580, and 2021 GLE 400e, AMG GLS 63, AMG GLE 63 S, and Maybach GLS 600 vehicles. The recall involves approximately 161,000 vehicles.
Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach. Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 E, GLE 350, GLE 450, GLS 450
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 161,000
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (13)
- GLE 400 E
- GLE 350
- GLE 450
- GLS 450
- GLS 580 4MATIC
- AMG GLE63 S
- GLS450
- GLS580
- AMG GLS63
- AMG GLE53
- MAYBACH GLS600
- GLE 580
- GLS 450 4MATIC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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